Quann Park
Downtown Madison's fenced prairie sprint spot
About this park
Quann Park is a fully fenced prairie expanse minutes from downtown and the Alliant Energy Center, big enough for full-tilt sprints without feeling congested. Two entrances across from one another bookend an open grass run that regulars walk as a morning loop.
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Quann Park reviews
What visitors consistently sayReviewers repeatedly call out how rare it is to find a fully fenced park this close to downtown with enough room for a large dog to run flat out. The open prairie layout and friendly regulars keep the 4.5-star crowd coming back daily.
A tight morning walking crowd at Quann, regulars who know each other well enough that one joked about accidentally joining a "dog walking gang." Owners are welcoming to newcomers and the dogs are well-socialized.
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Before you go
There's no water on site and minimal shade, so bring your own water and skip midday visits in summer. Park at the Goodwin Maintenance facility lot; the twin entrances are across from each other on the prairie side.
Frequently asked
- Is the whole park fenced?
- Yes, which is what makes it unusual this close to downtown. One reviewer did report a 35-pound dog getting under the fence line, so a look at the perimeter is worth the minute before turning a determined digger loose.
- Is there water on site?
- None. Quann Park has no fountain and no spigot, so every bowl comes in with the owner.
- Is there shade?
- Almost none. The park is restored prairie cut with trails, and reviewers keep asking for a few trees, which makes a July midday visit a poor plan.
- Where do people park?
- The Goodwin Maintenance facility lot is the usual answer, with the two gates sitting opposite each other on the prairie side.
- Is it big enough for a large dog to really run?
- Yes. Owners of big, fast dogs single it out as one of the few fenced parks in Madison where a sprint ends before the fence does, and daily walkers loop the whole thing.
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